Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into the beef sector, which would establish processor and retailer margins along the supply chain and be a necessary first step to establish trust between farmers, processors and retailers.::A price commitment from the…
To request a meeting following the roll-over in Budget 2020 of the BEEP scheme funding and new additional funding for proposed animal welfare and dairy beef weighing::To have engagement and consultation with the Department of Agriculture on plans for the scheme in 2020::To…
To put on the record IFA's position on the 30-month age rule and other criteria applied by meat factorues to receive a 12c/kg 'in-spec' bonus payment::To out on the record that IFA's position has always been that all prime cattle from Quality Assured herds should receive a QA…
To highlight that the increase of the Carbon Tax on Marked Gas Oil (MGO) will have a negative impact on agricultural production costs in Ireland, resulting in a reduction of the profitability of Irish agriculture. The use of Agricultural Contractors (ACs) is the most efficient…
That the logjam in issusing forestry licences would be addressed by the Minister of State::To highlighted the logjam, particulary for felling licences is having a serious impact on farmers' ability to manage their forests properly::To point out that the new Interim Standard for…
That the Department of Agriculture ensures that farmers have a facility to dispose of their fallen animals::To highlight that farmers can no longer be left exposed to the impact of the dispute between knackeries and the Department of Agriculture
To highlight that strong action is required from the Government through domestic and EU supports, aling with higher prices from the factories to secure thsi very important farm enterprise into the future::To point out that the Teagasc National Farm Survey shows that incomes on…
That the European Commission's Green Deal recognises that agriculture is a commercial activity which delivers jobs, food, fuel, energy and environmental services for all European citizens.::To highlight that a shrinking Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget can no longer be…
To demonstrate that the RESS will exclude the meaningful participation of farm scale projects in renewable electricity generation.::To highlight that it's clear from Government actions to date that they are only interested in supporting mega wind projects which for the most part…
To get an early conclusion to the ANC appeals review process, which has been on-going for the last nine months::To point out that it is important that all areas are considered in detail, but the deadline of December should apply to conclude the work
That the difficulties that farmers were facing in complying with greening regulations due to adverse weather would be recognised::To recognise the decision by the Minsiter for Agriculture to seek a derogation from the EU Commission on the three-crop rule
To recognise the approval of 14 additional beef plants to export to China::To ensure that cattle eligibility for China doesnt become an issue and that the Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture refocus on the veterinary certificate and the eligibility…
That there is an immediate import ban on any pork products from countries affected by ASF.::That the Department of Agriculture would increase checks on any imported meat products into the country and increase vigilance and awareness of the potential threat of introdcing ASF into…
That farmers can no longer be blamed for the climate inaction of others.::To highlight that lazy analysis points to the largest proportion of climate emissions coming from agriculture. There's no science here, it simply reflects the importance of the agri-food sector to the…
The introduction of a beef price index to monitor market prices and provide transparency to farmers on beef prices and market returns